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Where Are They Going And Where Are They Coming From?

Wahoo are some of the most amazing predators in all of the world’s oceans. The shear speed in which they strike coupled with razor sharp teeth and beautiful coloration results in a superb game fish that ranks high on every anglers’ hit list. Utilizing catch statistics and tagging data, scientists have been able to precisely document the migration routes of sailfish, kingfish, tarpon and dolphin. Unfortunately, little is known about the almighty wahoo.

What’s all the hype with sea anchors?

When it comes to getting connected and staying connected, it should be fairly obvious that it’s all about being in the right place at the right time. When the bite is on you want to do everything in your power to maintain position and capitalize on the opportunity. To accomplish this, veteran offshore anglers who want to control their drift look to sea anchors. With years’ experience fishing for swordfish, sailfish and everything in between, we turned to Captain Dean Panos of Double D Charters (doubledcharters.com) for the inside scoop on sea anchors.

With new materials and designs hitting the market, can you tell me more about the latest options?

When it comes to stalking game fish in shallow water, stealth is of the utmost importance. While trolling motors are useful in many situations, if you're really serious about shallow water access than you need push pole propulsion on your side. You may be under the impression that all push poles are created equal, but this couldn't be any further from the truth.

What Components Should You Consider When Selecting A Suitable Deep Drop Rod?

Of course, there are traditionalists who claim that deep dropping is nothing more than commercial fishing. There is, however, much more involved than one would think and selecting the proper equipment is only the first step to success. Deep drop rods feature a few defining attributes, although you've likely noticed a variety of designs. To get to the bottom of the rod selection process we contacted Scott Greenberg of Merrick Tackle. With over 50-years experience distributing rod-building components, the professionalsat Merrick Tackle (merricktackle.com) are bona fide know-it-alls.

From Proper Selection to Proper Protection

Although artificial offerings have their time and place, live bait is hard to beat. While some choose to purchase frisky forage, if you spend the extra time and effort catching your own live bait you'll gain a tremendous amount of knowledge in regards to migration routes and seasonal patterns of both forage species and game fish. Arguably the best way to do so is with the use of a cast net.

Is Broadband Best?

It is no secret that technology is advancing at breakneck speeds. Although the progression is astounding, your newly purchased marine electronics package may already be outdated. To get the inside scoop on what's turning heads and if the latest developments really offer a worthy advantage, we turned to the professionals at Electronics Unlimited. For over 35-years they have been selling and installing marine electronics packages for vessels of all shapes and sizes and their dedicated team of certified FCC/NMEA/CMET personnel is ready to provide solutions to fit any and all of your needs.